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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 14.08 and 5.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 14.08 and 5.89 is: 8.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 14.08 = 5.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/14.08 = 5.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 14.08 × 5.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 82.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.93/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.13

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